Support Groups
Regardless of where you are in your journey, there is a broader community of support available for you in Calgary and surrounding areas.
You are not alone. Do you want a welcoming place to talk about your caregiving experiences?
In our intimate 6-week peer-led support groups, you'll find a warm, understanding community of fellow caregivers who truly understand what you're going through. Together, you'll share your stories, challenges, and triumphs in a safe space where everyone's experience matters.
Each week brings new insights about dementia and practical caregiving approaches. More importantly, you'll discover you're not alone. The deep bonds formed here often blossom into lasting friendships. Many caregivers tell us these connections become a lifeline of emotional support and practical wisdom.
Your journey doesn't end after six weeks. Our alumni community welcomes you to stay connected. Because caring for someone with dementia takes more than just knowledge – it takes a village of compassionate hearts supporting one another every step of the way.
"At first, I was nervous about joining, but as people began opening up and sharing their struggles, I felt an incredible sense of connection. Even though we were all at different stages of our journeys, their stories deeply resonated with me. It was comforting to realize I wasn’t alone." - Tanis Houck
Inquiries and registration are welcomed by emailing findsupport@alzheimercalgary.ca.
Join the YYC Dementia Support Group on Facebook.
The YYC Dementia Support Group was created to provide a safe place for people to share their experiences and resources.
YYC Dementia Support Group
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Family Caregiver Center
The Family Caregiver Centre is a source of information, education, and support for care partners.
- Email: family.caregivercentre@albertahealthservices.ca
- Address: Bridgeland Seniors Health Centre: 1070 McDougall Rd NE, Calgary
Call (403) 955-1674
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Counselling Services throughout the Calgary area
- Calgary Access Mental Health (403) 943-1500
- Calgary Counselling Centre (403) 265-4980
- The Way In (403) 736-4677
- Calgary Women’s Health Collective (403) 265-9590
- Catholic Family Services (403) 233-2360
- Distress Centre (24 hours) (403) 266-4357
- JFSC (403) 287-3510
Crisis Support Services
811 Health Link and Dementia Advice Line
Health Link is a 24/7 phone line where you can connect quickly with a Registered Nurse. Health Link includes a Dementia Advice Team of Registered Nurses who can suggest strategies and recommend supports.
Call 8-1-1
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Distress Centre Calgary
Call their Crisis Line 24 hours/7 days a week for crisis intervention.
The Distress Centre provides information and referral services through their crisis lines, 2-1-1 telephone helpline, professional counselling, and public education.
Mental Health Help Line
Call the Help Line 24/7. They provide support, information, and referrals for Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
Mobile Response Team
The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a team of Registered Nurses, social workers, and psychologists who help with urgent mental health crises or distress in the Calgary Zone. They can arrange urgent psychiatry assessments and referrals as needed.
Call (403) 266-4357
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Alberta Health Services Grief Support Program
The Grief Support Program offers counselling to adults who have experienced a family member's or significant other's death. There are also grief groups for managing the loss of a partner, child, sibling, parent, or other significant losses.
Call (403) 955-8011
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Hospice Calgary
Hospice Calgary provides support for families who are experiencing loss through death. There is a Children’s Grief Centre that supports children, teenagers and their families, too.
Call (403) 263-4525
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